Omega DP6000 User Manual page 78

DP6000 Process Meter
Round Horizontal Tank Linearization (rHt)
This function automatically calculates the volume in a round horizontal
tank with flat ends.
Set the display for the desired decimal point and engineering units
before entering the round horizontal tank function. Select units, inches
or cm for the tank dimensions. Enter the diameter and the length in
inches and the results are calculated automatically in US gallons.
The meter can be scaled to display the volume in any engineering unit.
Note: After Scale is displayed continue pressing the Enter button until
the meter completes the scaling of the input and display values.
Changing the Volume from Gallons to Liters
In the above graphic, entering the 48" for the diameter and 120" for the
length of the round horizontal tank, the meter automatically calculates
that the volume of the tank is 940.02 gallons.
1. Convert gallons to liters
1 US gallon = 3.7854 L
940.02 gal = 3558.4 L
2. Go to the Setup menu and change the decimal point to 1 decimal.
3. Go to the Program – Scale menu and press Enter until dis 2 is
shown on the main display.
4. Press Enter and change the display 2 value to 3558.4.
5. The meter is now displaying the volume in liters.
Note: The display can be scaled to display the volume in any
engineering units.
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